We STILL have openings on the Board & would love to hear from YOU! Our Mission: AFKA advances the Forest Kindergarten model through education, advocacy, and collaboration. We envision a learning community where: - Forest kindergartens thrive in providing a safe, accessible, and inclusive educational experience; - Educators are trained in place-based pedagogues that center local cultures and ecologies; and - Teachers, families, and advocates work together to promote nature-based learning in all early childhood settings. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all seats are filled. What do Board members do? The Board of Directors holds responsibility and care for the organization and those that it serves. Directors are tasked with: refining the vision for the organization; providing guidance and oversight to ensure its continued success; promoting diversity, equity and inclusion; establishing policies to guide, outreach, and exercise influence to leverage partnership and resources, ensuring the procurement and effective management of resources. Board participation is entirely remote at this time. Each Board Director commits to:
Preferred qualifications- one or more of the following:
Please find the AFKA Board of Director's Application here! |